Process#

From Idea to Published Author in Five Clear Steps

No mystery. No endless revisions. Just a proven process that respects your time and delivers results.

This process applies to both books and strategic articles. Articles follow an abbreviated 2-week version of the same methodology.

Step 1: Discovery Call#

Free | 30 minutes

We discuss your vision, audience, and goals. I'll be direct about whether your book idea has legs and if we're a good fit.

What We Cover:

• Your core message and unique angle
• Target audience and their pain points
• Publishing goals (traditional vs. self-publishing)
• Timeline and commitment level
• Investment and next steps

What You Get:

• Honest assessment of your book's potential
• Clear understanding of the process
• Immediate actionable feedback

No pressure. If it's not right, I'll tell you.

Step 2: Deep Dive Interviews#

Weeks 1-4

This is where we extract your expertise. Through structured interviews, we uncover the stories, frameworks, and insights that will form your book's foundation.

The Process:

• Weekly 90-minute recorded sessions
• Strategic questioning to draw out your best material
• Story mining for compelling case studies
• Framework development for lasting value

Your Role:

• Show up prepared to think deeply
• Share candidly (everything is confidential)
• Provide access to relevant materials

I do the heavy lifting. You provide the expertise.

Step 3: Manuscript Development#

Weeks 5-16

I transform our interviews into chapters that sound like you at your best—clear, authoritative, and engaging.

How It Works:

• Chapters delivered in batches for review
• Your feedback incorporated within 48 hours
• Regular check-ins to ensure voice consistency
• Continuous refinement of structure and flow

Your Time Investment:

• 30-minute weekly review calls
• 1-2 hours reading and feedback per batch
• Quick email responses to specific questions

You stay in control without drowning in drafts.

Step 4: Revision & Refinement#

Weeks 17-20

We polish until it shines. This is where good becomes excellent.

The Focus:

• Ensuring technical accuracy
• Strengthening argument flow
• Perfecting your unique voice
• Eliminating any redundancy

Included Revisions:

• Two complete manuscript passes
• Line-by-line editing
• Fact-checking and citation verification
• Final proofread

Your book emerges publication-ready.

Step 5: Publishing Support#

Weeks 21-24

Whether you're self-publishing or going traditional, I ensure you're set up for success.

Self-Publishing Support:

• Amazon KDP setup and optimization
• Cover design coordination
• ISBN and copyright registration
• Launch strategy development

Traditional Publishing Support:

• Query letter refinement
• Agent/publisher research
• Proposal optimization
• Submission strategy

For All Authors:

• Marketing copy creation
• Author bio and headshots guidance
• Media kit development
• Launch announcement drafts

You become a published author with confidence.

What Makes This Different#

Interview-Based, Not Brief-Based We don't work from a brief you have to write. We extract your knowledge through conversation, where your expertise flows naturally.

Milestone Payments, Not Hourly You know exactly what you're paying for. No surprise invoices or scope creep.

Your Voice, Not Mine I'm a ghostwriter, not a co-author. This is 100% your book, your ideas, your voice.

Business Books That Actually Get Read No academic treatises. No corporate speak. Books that busy executives actually finish.

Timeline Visualization#

Accelerated timelines available for urgent projects

Your Next Step#

Ready to start your journey from technology leader to published author?